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Dr Isobelle Barrett Meyering is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow at Macquarie University's School of Humanities. Her research focuses on Australian history, particularly children's rights, feminism, and gender history. She leads projects like 'Child Citizens: Young People and Australian Democracy since 1945,' examining shifts in youth citizenship. Previously, she held a Macquarie University Research Fellowship (2018–2024) and roles at UNSW, UOW, and the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse. Educated at UNSW (PhD, 2017), her work bridges feminist theory and child rights advocacy. Meyering co-convenes the Children's Rights research stream at Macquarie and contributes to organizations like the History Council of NSW and Oral History NSW.
Education:
- PhD in History, UNSW (2017), focusing on women's and children's liberation
Research Interests: Meyering's work explores the intersection of feminism and children's rights, particularly in the 1970s. She analyzes historical movements, including the Australian women's liberation movement's role in shaping child rights discourse. Her book *Feminism and the Making of a Child Rights Revolution, 1969–1979* highlights radical visions of children's liberation. She also examines suburban feminism, backlash movements, and the cultural history of organizations like Pipi Storm Theatre Company.
Grants & Projects:
- ARC DECRA Fellowship (2024–2027)
- Macquarie University Research Fellowship (2018–2024)
- ANU Visiting Fellowship (2022)
Awards:
- Thelma Hunter Women and Politics PhD Prize (2018)
- AWGSA PhD Award (2018)
- Literati Award (2020)
Professional Roles:
- Co-convenor of Macquarie's Children's Rights Research Stream
- Member of the History Council of NSW General Council (2019–present)
- Past Treasurer of the History Council of NSW (2019–2023)
- Founder of *History in the Making*, a student journal
